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Fibronectin‐Binding Proteins and Fibrinogen‐Binding Clumping Factors Play Distinct Roles in Staphylococcal Arthritis and Systemic Inflammation
8 Feb 2005
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Staphylococcus aureus is a commonly encountered pathogen in humans, and it has the potential to cause destructive and life-threatening conditions, including septic arthritis. The pathogenicity of staphylococci depends on the expression of virulence factors. Among these, staphylococcal cell-surface proteins with tissue-adhesive functions have been suggested to mediate the colonization of host tissues, a crucial...
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